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“Awareness Has Grown Now Dementia Support Must Catch Up”

Progress has been made but people living with dementia and their families still face inconsistent, patchy support. It’s time for a joined-up national response.

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a reminder to shine a light on dementia, which affects not only those diagnosed but also...

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Devonshire freemasons support Cardiology Department Derriford Hospital in Plymouth.

Devonshire Freemasons have presented A cheque for £1,000 to Dr. Venk Suresh, Consultant Cardiologist, and other members of the Cardiology Team at Derriford hospital in Plymouth.

The Department of Cardiology at Plymouth’s Derriford hospital works exceptionally hard, treating our community throughout Devonshire, often with lifesaving surgery. In appreciation of the work done in this...

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Exmouth Community College Sixth Formers Make Waves with Beach Clean Up

Sixth Form students and tutors from Exmouth Community College have rolled up their sleeves and taken to the shoreline for a sun-soaked beach clean this term, combining environmental action with a celebration of student led fundraising.

In addition to collecting litter and helping protect the local coastline, students proudly handed over £563.68 raised this academic year to Surfers...

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South West netball team score developer donation

Persimmon Homes South West has donated £1,000 to Teignmouth Thunderbirds Netball Club CASC as they became the latest winners of the developer’s Community Champions scheme.

The club – known as the TBirds – is an award-winning, not-for-profit grassroots community netball club that began 10 years ago, which has welcomed over a thousand players since its establishment.

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Reform UK Devon elects Michael Fife Cook as group leader on council

Reform UK Devon county councillors have elected Michael Fife Cook, councillor for Yelverton Rural, as group leader following a meeting of councillors.

Michael was born into poverty in an old caravan with no wheels or tyres and no running water or electricity. Despite this, he was the first in his family to go to university. He then joined the RAF and upon leaving worked in a sand...

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Dynamic fit20 leadership duo set sights on 20 studios in 10 years

Duncan Attwood promotes Peter Eggleston to General Manager of fit20’s Exeter and Torquay studios

fit20 Exeter and Torquay is pleased to announce the promotion of Peter Eggleston to General Manager of both studios, marking a key milestone in the continued growth of the innovative fitness franchise across Devon.

Peter, who joined fit20 Exeter in 2019 as its first personal trainer, now...

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Set Sail on a Culinary Adventure: Plymouth Seafood Tour Returns This October

The Plymouth Fishing and Seafood Association (PFSA) is thrilled to announce the return of the Plymouth Seafood Tour, running from 3rd to 18th October 2025. This two-week celebration of sea-to-plate dining invites locals and visitors alike to discover the unbeatable freshness and flavour of locally caught seafood straight from the Plymouth fishing fleet.

As part of PFSA’s “Choose...

The Ultimate Steam Enthusiasts Experience: Double-Headed Castle & Jubilee both Ways Over the South Devon Banks

On Saturday 6th September, Vintage Trains will once again storm over the metals of South West England, with a double-headed express from Bristol to Plymouth and return, over the South Devon banks in both directions unassisted – offering the ultimate dream for enthusiasts of steam.

This special Express, The Mayflower, named after a short-lived British Railways Western Region Express...

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Plymouth community rugby clubs selected to benefit from new British Airways Spaces for All Fund

British Airways is celebrating its ongoing partnership with England Rugby by launching a new sports fund, the British Airways Spaces for All Fund, dedicated to supporting grassroots rugby clubs over the next three years. As the Official Airline Partner for the England Rugby teams, the flag carrier champions the growth of the sport from the ground up, with a particular focus on increasing...

Nurses Evelina and Juna champion the importance of their profession

Ophthalmology nurses in Plymouth are celebrating the life-changing differences being made to local people and their communities by those in their profession.

On International Nurses Day (12 May) Evelina Pacurariu and Junalyn Gabol, Registered Nurses at Newmedica Plymouth, spoke about the pride they feel for the contributions made by the men and women who work in specialised settings...

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Exmouth man raises over £28K for Exmouth charity

Olly Westray (44) from Exmouth has completed a gruelling 100K (62 miles) run, the equivalent of 2.3 marathons, to raise funds for Charlie’s Beach School, a local charity founded in memory of Exmouth-schoolboy, Charlie Duignan, who sadly passed away in January 2024 from a brain tumour. He was just eight years old.

Olly started his challenge in Dartmouth just after 6.00am on 10th May...

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